Cubfriend wrote:As a side note, it appears that the fan mounting forks are cracked unless that is a stain of some sort. ...........If indeed they are cracked they should be either welded or the front cover replaced so as not to damage your radiator or injure someone if the fan were to break loose. ....Frank

If it IS cracked I happen to still have a good front engine cover from a cub I parted out, if you decide to buy one rather than repair yours.